2020 HONDA ACCORD SEDAN immobilizer

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Handling the Unexpected
Engine Does Not Start
Checking the Engine
If the engine does not start, check the starter.
Starter conditionChecklist
Starter doesn’t turn or turns
over slowly.
The battery may be dead. Check
each of the items on the right and
respond accordingly.Check for a message on the driver information interface.●If the To Start, Hold Remote Near Start Button message appears2 If the Remote Battery is Weak P. 676
uMake sure the remote is in its operating range.2 ENGINE START/STOP Button Operating Range P. 190
Check brightness of the interior lights.
Turn on the interior lights and check the brightness.
●If the interior lights are dim or do not come on at all2Battery P. 655●If the interior lights come on normally2 Inspecting and Changing Fuses P. 696
The starter turns over normally
but the engine doesn’t start.
There may be a problem with a
fuse. Check each of the items on
the right and respond accordingly. Review the engine start procedure.
Follow its instructions, and try
to start the engine again.
2 Starting the Engine P. 467, 468, 469
Check the immobilize r system indicator.
When the immobilizer system indicator is blinking, the engine cannot be started.
2 Immobilizer System P. 183
Check the fuel level.
There should be enough fuel in the tank.
2 Fuel Gauge P. 137
Check the fuses.
Check all fuses, or have the vehicle checked by a dealer.
2 Inspecting and Changing Fuses P. 696
If the problem continues:2Emergency Towing P. 697
1Checking the Engine
If you must start the vehi cle immediately, use an
assisting vehicle or booster battery to jump start it.
2 Jump Starting P. 678

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Index
To Set Up a Text Message Options .......... 445
Hazard Warning Button .............................. 4
HD Radio
TM............................................... 303
Head Restraints ........................................ 217
Headlights ................................................ 194
Aiming.................................................... 635
Auto High-Beam ..................................... 198
Automatic Operation .............................. 195
Dimming......................................... 194, 197
Operating ............................................... 194
Head-Up Display ...................................... 157
Heated Steering Wheel ........................... 236
Heated Windshield Button ...................... 203
Heaters (Seat) ........................... 237, 238, 239
HFL (HandsFreeLink ®) ...................... 405, 429
High Beam Indicator .................................. 94
Hill Start Assist System ............................. 474
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver ........... 402
Honda App License Agreement .............. 352
Honda Sensing ®................................ 25, 510
HondaLink ®............................................ 323
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Identification Numbers
Engine and Transmission ......................... 708
Vehicle Identification............................... 708
Illumination Control Dial ......................................................... 204
Immobilizer System .................................. 183
Indicator ................................................... 95 Indicators
.................................................... 78
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed
Follow (Amber) /Adaptive Cruise Control
(ACC) (Amber) ......................................... 99
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed
Follow (Green) /Adaptive Cruise Control
(ACC) (Green) ........................ 100, 523, 540
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ..................... 90
Auto High-Beam ........................................ 90
Automatic Brake Hold ............... 82, 581, 582
Automatic Brake Hold System .... 82, 581, 582
Charging System ............................... 84, 685
ECON Mode ...................................... 97, 494
Electric Power Steering (EPS)
System............................................. 92, 689
Fog Light ................................................... 94
Gear Position ............................................. 84
High Beam ................................................ 94
Immobilizer System .................................... 95
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) (Amber) ................................................. 100
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)
(Green) .......................................... 100, 556
Lights On ................................................... 94
Low Fuel .................................................... 89
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS ............. 93, 499, 503
M (sequential mode/ 7-speed manual shi ft mode) Indicator/
Gear Selection Indicator ........................... 84
Malfunction Indicator Lamp ............... 83, 686 Parking Brake and Brake System
(Amber) ........................................... 80, 688
Parking Brake and Brake System (Red) ....................................... 79, 687, 688
Safety Support (Amber) ........................... 101
Safety Support (Green) ............................ 104
Seat Belt Reminder .............................. 39, 89
Security System Alarm ............................... 96
Shift Down ................................................ 88
Shift Up..................................................... 88
SPORT Mode ..................................... 98, 493
Supplemental Restraint System ............ 58, 90
System Message ........................................ 96
Transmission System............................ 85, 87
Turn Signal and Hazard Warning ............... 94
Vehicle Stability Assist
TM (VSA ®)
OFF ................................................. 92, 497
Vehicle Stability Assist
TM (VSA ®)
System ............................................ 91, 496
Information .............................................. 703
Instant Fuel Economy ............................... 143
Instrument Panel ........................................ 77
Brightness Control................................... 204
Interior Lights ........................................... 222
Interior Rearview Mirror .......................... 209
iPad ........................................................... 351
iPhone ....................................................... 351
iPod ........................................... 263, 315, 351

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Index
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt.................................... 69
Pregnant Women ...................................... 43
Reminder ................................................... 39
Warning Indicator ................................ 39, 89
Seat Heaters .............................. 237, 238, 239
Seat Ventilation ........................................ 238
Seats .......................................................... 211
Adjusting ................................................. 211
Front Seats .............................................. 211
Rear Seats................................................ 215
Seat Heaters ............................ 237, 238, 239
Seat Ventilation ....................................... 238
Security System ......................................... 183
Immobilizer System Indicator ..................... 95
Security System Alarm Indicator ................. 96
Select Buttons ..................................... 20, 477
Operation ................................................ 478
Selecting a Child Seat ................................. 65
Selector Knob (Audio) .............................. 254
Shift Lever ........................... 23, 484, 486, 490
Operation .......................... 23, 485, 487, 490
Releasing ................................................. 681
Won’t Move ............................................ 681
Shifting (Transmission) ..... 477, 484, 486, 490
Shoulder Anchor ......................................... 42
Side Airbags ................................................ 55
Side Curtain Airbags ................................... 57
Siri ® Eyes Free .................................... 274, 337
SiriusXM ® Radio ........................................ 304 Smart Entry with Push Button Start
System ..................................................... 169
Snow Tires ................................................. 654
Spare Tire .................................. 669, 705, 707
Spark Plugs ....................................... 704, 706
Specifications ............................................ 704
Specified Fuel ........................... 601, 704, 706
Speedometer ............................................ 137
SPORT Mode ............................................. 493
Indicator.................................................... 98
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................. 48
Starting the Engine .................................. 467
Does Not Start......................................... 675
Jump Starting .......................................... 678
Steering Wheel Adjusting ................................................ 208
Stopping ................................................... 587
Summer Tires ............................................ 654
Sunglasses Holder ..................................... 235
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ........ 48
Switches (Around the Steering Wheel) ........ 4, 5, 190
System Message Indicator .......................... 96
System Updates ........................................ 288
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Tachometer............................................... 149
Temperature Gauge ..................................................... 137
Outside Temperature Display ................... 141 Temperature Sensor
........................ 141, 243
Time (Adjusting) ...................................... 164
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ..................................................... 499
Indicator ........................................... 93, 690
Tires .......................................................... 646
Air Pressure............................. 647, 705, 707
Checking and Maintaining ...................... 646
Inspection ............................................... 646
Labeling .................................................. 647
Puncture (Flat Tire) .................................. 669
Regulations ............................................. 649
Rotation.................................................. 653
Spare Tire ............................... 669, 705, 707
Summer .................................................. 654
Tire Chains.............................................. 654
Wear Indicators....................................... 651
Winter .................................................... 654
Tools ......................................................... 668
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 461
Equipment and Accessories ..................... 463
Load Limits ............................................. 461
Towing Your Vehicle ............................... 465
Emergency .............................................. 697
TPMS
(Tire Pressure Monitoring System) ........ 499
Indicator ........................................... 93, 690
Traffic Sign Recognition System ............. 566
Transmission ..................... 477, 484, 486, 490
Automatic............................................... 477
Continuously Variable ..................... 484, 486